@currie
Australian expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 18 August 2016
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Custom delay for over a month by Ccammeo
Has anyone experienced this before? I have a clock shipped from the Us (using DHL) and it has arrived at Vietnam on 30rd Jan. However it is March 19th now and I have not been contacted for VAT and get no update about the package.Is this weird?
@Ccammeo Yes I have had this experience and using DHL. My parcel went missing for 3 months. I sent an ozoneator from Australia to Vietnam. Turned out because it was a repaired electrical item, customs would not clear it but told no-one of their ... Read More
Your year 2022 by Mickael
Hello everyone, Every year, our lives are punctuated by events, twists and turns and all sorts of unexpected things. Local and international news has inevitably had an impact on your life and your projects in Vietnam in one way or another. ...
Like Vungtaugirl great to be back after a 2 1/2 year forced absence. Because Of this, not much I want to remember about 2022. 2021 & 2022 are blanks in my life. Now trying to make up for lost time in 2023. Getting back to travelling, renewing ... Read More
Contemporary Vung Tau by RTLisSB
Greetings,I will be in Vietnam from Nov to Dec and I'm currently planning on staying in HCMC. However, I've recently read a lot of positive things about Vung Tau.I understand it is a great place for expats, but I was hoping someone could tell me if ...
@RTLisSB The main expat area in Vung Tau is Phan Chu Trinh St with many bars, eateryies and hotels. Others are along Ha Long St. I have lived in Vung Tau for eight years and very happy there. Yes weekends are a bit crazy with local tourists. Read More
bank advice aud vnd by currie
When opening a Vietnamese bank account make sure the bank has a good English language internet banking site, for paying local bills etc. I use Shinhan Bank (Korean) who bought their lisence off ANZ when they exited Vietnam. I like many am stuck in ...
Maybe my post read wrongly. I transfer from my bank in Australia (ANZ) in either AUD or US directly to my bank , my Vietnamese bank automatically converts to VND. So only have a VND account in Vietnam now. ANZ charge A$18 for the transfer, no matter ... Read More
bank advice aud vnd
When opening a Vietnamese bank account make sure the bank has a good English language internet banking site, for paying local bills etc. I use Shinhan Bank (Korean) who bought their lisence off ANZ when they exited Vietnam. I like many am stuck in ... Read More
How do older expats secure health insurance in VN by Guest9876512
Hi - my name is Kevin. New to the site. My wife and I are going to relocate to VN as soon as this virus thing opens the borders to foreigners. She holds duel VN/US citizenship and is 47 yo. I’m retired US citizen and am 67 yo. My inquiry is ...
We live in HCMC and I am 76 years old. I get my health insurance through FV hospital in District 7. It costs me 16 million/year. All GP visits. specialists appointments and surgery must be carried out at the hospital or their clinic in District 1 ... Read More
Guide to enter Vietnam in COVID by Cristina12345
1. Who Can Enter Vietnam During COVID As newly announced by the Vietnam Immigration Department here, the following foreigners can, at the moment, enter Vietnam: - Foreign experts, investors, business managers, high-tech workers (hereinafter referred ...
I found the post from Christina12345 very helpful. Like everything, you seperate the wheat from the chaff Read More
my introduction post
My name is Alan, I made the decision to move to Vietnam permanently about 4 years ago after several longer and longer holidays, commencing in 2009. I now live in Vung Tau with my Vietnamese girlfriend. Find the lifestyle in Vung Tau relaxed with all ... Read More